As temperatures dip across northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, many plants are freezing, creating beautiful scenes.  

Northeast China is mainly controlled by the temperate monsoon climate, and its winter arrives earlier than other parts of China. The temperature drop is a sign of the coming of winter, meaning the area will soon welcome windy and snowy weathers.

(All pictures via VCG)

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